Midtown

Overview

Located on the south central side of Houston and around the block from Downtown, Midtown is known to be one of Houston's most vibrant neighborhoods. From museum hopping to listening to popular local acts, Midtown knows how to entertain both its visitors and residents.

Homes

The style of homes in Midtown run the gamut, making it easier for any buyer to find what they're looking for. Most common in this neighborhood are attached homes, which usually have monthly homeowner association fees ranging from $60 to $3,895, and taxes for the year range from as low as $2,172 to as high as $18,088. There are also a variety of single-family homes. Those usually have annual homeowner association fees ranging from $60 to $3,895. Property taxes for the year range from as low as $5,505 to as high as $21,985.

Where to Live

Because Midtown is dominated by skyscrapers and office buildings, urban lofts and condos are plentiful. Tucked deep into the neighborhood are the luxury style townhouses and single-family style houses.

Where to Eat

Some of the best food places are hidden in Midtown. The Breakfast Klub, a Houstonian favorite, is housed on Travis Street and serves Caribbean dishes plus much more. Walk down Main Street and Bagby Street to take your pick of good food. Whatever taste you crave, Midtown has it.

What You'll See

Everything is within walking distance. There isn't much traveling to do for entertainment because it's basically in your living room. Lots of boutiques for shopping and music venues for socializing. Since Downtown Houston is literally around the corner, professionals frequent the restaurants in Midtown during lunch hours. Parking is limited, so there are many parking lots and garages.

Friday Night Fun

The nightlife scene is one of Midtown's charming features. Dance clubs and bars are active until the early morning hours. Local music venues host performances by popular music artists. Visit The Ensemble Theater on Main Street and catch a comedy or musical.

The Perfect Sunday

Discovery Green, which is not too far from Midtown, holds many attractions for the entire family. During the winter months, the lake is turned into ice and used for ice skating. There are picnic areas as well as trails for the jogger or runner.

Trends

There have been 774 home sales in Midtown in the past 12 months. Homes sold at prices as low as $95,500 and as high as $1,250,000, but the average price of homes sold was $320,000. More often than not, homes sold at 96.56% of their listed value after being on the market for 58 days with a price per square foot of $185.